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Managing Director

BSIC is seeking a Managing Director to lead the institution as its founding executive — with full responsibility for investment strategy, capital deployment, organisational build-out, institutional credibility, and stakeholder engagement.

LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
Reports toBoard of Directors
Works withInvestment Committee
StatusExpressions of Interest Open

A bank-backed national platform for the Bangladeshi innovation economy.

Bangladesh Startup Investment Company Plc (BSIC) is an independent, bank-backed national investment platform established to channel the country's institutional capital into high-growth Bangladeshi startups and to bring in global venture capital alongside it. BSIC is capitalised by 39 commercial banks contributing up to 1% of annual net profits, with initial paid-up capital of Tk 4.25 billion and authorised capital of Tk 20 billion.

BSIC operates as a commercially governed investment institution with an independent Investment Committee and full fiduciary accountability to its shareholder banks. Its mandate is to deliver market-rate returns while supporting the growth of Bangladesh's innovation economy.

Founding executive of a new national investment institution.

The Managing Director will hold full responsibility for investment strategy and capital deployment, organisational build-out, institutional credibility, and stakeholder engagement. The role reports to the Board and works closely with the Investment Committee.

Scope of the mandate.

01 — Investment Leadership
  • Lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investments across early- and growth-stage startups.
  • Define sector priorities aligned with national and market opportunities.
  • Build and manage a high-quality, diversified portfolio.
02 — Fund Strategy & Capital Formation
  • Develop and evolve BSIC's investment thesis and portfolio construction strategy.
  • Establish disciplined frameworks for risk, return, and capital allocation.
  • Support future capital mobilisation from domestic and international investors.
03 — Institutional Development
  • Build and lead a high-performing investment organisation.
  • Establish processes for investment decision-making, portfolio monitoring, reporting, and governance.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and fiduciary standards.
04 — Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary interface with shareholder banks, relevant ministries, Bangladesh Bank, and development partners.
  • Balance public-sector alignment with commercial investment discipline.
05 — Ecosystem & Partnerships
  • Build partnerships with local and global venture capital firms, accelerators, incubators, universities, DFIs, and co-investors.
  • Represent BSIC at industry events, investor forums, and public platforms.
06 — Performance & Governance
  • Deliver against defined financial and institutional KPIs.
  • Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to the Board.
  • Maintain high standards of governance, discipline, and integrity.

Who we are looking for.

Experience

  • 10–15+ years in venture capital, private equity, or investment banking, or in startup ecosystem development and fund management.
  • Demonstrated track record leading investments and capital allocation decisions.
  • International exposure strongly preferred.

Leadership

  • Proven experience leading teams with financial and operational accountability.
  • Ability to build and scale organisations in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Market Understanding

  • Strong understanding of startup ecosystems and venture dynamics.
  • Familiarity with Bangladesh or comparable emerging markets is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

  • High integrity and sound judgment.
  • Strong commercial and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Structured to attract senior global investment talent.

A competitive, internationally benchmarked package will be offered, including performance-based incentives and long-term carry participation aligned with fund performance.

Confidential outreach welcome.

Expressions of interest may be directed, in confidence, to the address below.

Contact BSIC